The board also agreed to donate a third of the cost for liability insurance for the Memorial Day Parade, contingent on Livermore and Livermore Falls doing the same.
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Wilton approves water, sewer proposed budgets
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Feb. 20, there were adjustments from the previous year due to the multiple storms that hit throughout last year.
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Oakland to seek legal opinion on issue of councilor who is also paid as a first responder
Officials want guidance on whether it is legal for a town councilor to vote on matters involving the Oakland Fire Department if the councilor also receives pay for responding to rescue calls on an emergency basis.
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Farmington Fire Rescue buying new compressor to fill portable air tanks
The department was awarded a more than $70,000 federal grant last year.
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Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
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Farmington to replace plow truck damaged in December storm
The Wastewater/Sewer Department lost two plow trucks and a skid steer in the December 2023 flood.
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Farmington’s proposed budget 5.3% more than 2023
The spending plan is $762,719 more but officials stress it could change.
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Hallowell racked up $20,000 in legal fees for investigation of city manager
The City Council last year ordered an investigation into personnel issues involving the former public works foreman and City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Pittsfield Town Council reappoints Cianchette as mayor, names Hall deputy mayor
The positions are voluntary, unpaid and serve in largely ceremonial capacities.
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Stephan Bunker to step down from Farmington Select Board
Bunker announced Tuesday, Jan. 9, he is not seeking reelection with his time on the Select Board ending at the annual town meeting onch 25.